Fredrick vs Henri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,593
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hen, Ren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Henri Rank #1,593

Henri is more popular, ranked #1593 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fredrick ___

  • Fredrick James
  • Fredrick John
  • Fredrick Henry
  • Fredrick William
  • Fredrick Thomas
  • Fredrick Charles

Henri ___

  • Henri Louis
  • Henri Jean
  • Henri Paul
  • Henri Pierre
  • Henri Marc
  • Henri Olivier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

If you choose Henri

Amelie Sophie Lucie Emile Margot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Henri more popular?

Henri is more popular, ranked #1593 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Henri mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin).

Are Fredrick and Henri boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Henri is primarily a boy name.

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